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What does nwannem kekwa nu mean in igbo?

The phrase "nwannem kekwa nu" in Igbo is grammatically incorrect and doesn't convey a clear meaning.

Here's why:

* "Nwannem" means "my brother/sister" and is used to address a close friend or family member.

* "Kekwa" is not a word in Igbo, but it sounds like it might be a mispronunciation or misspelling of "kwere," which means "to believe."

* "Nu" is a question particle in Igbo.

Therefore, the phrase is incomplete and lacks a subject for the verb "kwere." It's like saying "My brother believes... what?"

To make sense of the phrase, we need more context. Here are a few possibilities depending on what the speaker intended:

* "Nwannem, kwere nu?" (My brother, believe this?) - This would be a question asking someone to believe something specific.

* "Nwannem kekwa" (My brother, believe) - This would be an incomplete phrase, maybe followed by a statement or request.

* "Nwannem, kekwa nu" (My brother, believe this one) - This would be a phrase where "nu" refers to a specific person or thing, but it's still grammatically incorrect.

Without more information, it's impossible to give an accurate translation.

If you can provide more context, I can help you understand the meaning of the phrase.

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